Design Release Engineer # 26-25430

• The Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, advance product & quality planning (APQP), and production release of a system/component within Fuels Systems: Fuel/Urea tanks and fuel/urea delivery modules.
• Other responsibilities include quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management.
• The Design Release Engineer interacts with suppliers and works closely with internal and external groups such as vehicle program team, testing & prototype labs, CAE engineers, supplier operations, and manufacturing plants.

• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience (preferred range discussed was 2-3+ years)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent)
• Design Release Engineer, Product Engineer, or Component Engineer experience (not primarily CAD/design-focused roles)
• Experience with fuel systems, preferably:
• Fuel tanks
• Fuel delivery modules (FDMs)/fuel pumps
• Urea/DEF tank systems
• Understanding of APQP processes
• Experience supporting product validation activities (DVP&R exposure preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with suppliers, manufacturing, validation labs, program teams, and quality organizations
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required

Nice-to-Haves

• Direct fuel tank design/release experience
• Fuel delivery module (FDM) experience
• Injection molding and/or blow molding experience
• DFMEA experience
• Design for Six Sigma certification or training
• GD&T knowledge
• NX, Teamcenter, or similar PLM/CAD system experience
• Virtual simulation experience
• Fastener and torque application knowledge
• OEM automotive fuel systems experience